In November last year, I introduced Cj to Loy Krathong, a lovely water festival celebrated on the full moon of the 12th month in the Thai traditional lunar calendar, commonly known as November in the western world calendar. Last weekend was the anniversary of Cj's Loy Krathong experience. 'Loy' means to float; and krathong is the Thai word for that thing Cj is holding on the photos below. We didn't have time to go far. Traffic was so jammed it took hours just to get to the rivers. Busy Bangkokians usually settle for bodies of water they find near them in the city. Those in extreme situations float their Krathongs on swimming pools. I decided on a convenient location - the pond of Queen Sirikit Park on Sukhumvit Road.
There are many versions of krathongs that Thais float on Krathong eve. Cj's krathong is made from a banana trunk, covered with coconut leaves and decorated with orchids in the top middle. There's a candle to light and three incense sticks on it. Last year the raft of my krathong was a flower bread. The fish welcomed it with open mouths. It didn't last long in the water.
People make a wish as they float their krathongs. As Cj looks bored, I didn't bother him that much about making a wish. I could have been in trouble if he told me. My wish though is to float my krathong in Chiangmai where the festival is a big deal; one huge party.
They say when your candle light is not extinguished while your krathong floats away, your wish is granted. I don't know whether it's true or not. I celebrate Loy Krathong just for the fun of it and took Cj along although he didn't seem to be in the mood. I'm lucky he didn't run away from the camera. I was also after the chow afterwards of course. What would Loy Krathong be without food?
I let him watch the birds first before going home. Or before striding in to that light brown building in the background. That's an upscale mall where we ate. Hmmm... yum! Eating is indeed one of my major talents (lol).
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It's good that you're familiarizing CJ with festivals, which some parents neglected to do with their kids. I know CJ had learned something and same with me. Thanks for sharing.
AL
Is Krathong something like a thanksgiving festival? I am glad that you are familiarizing CJ with festivals, which sometimes some parents neglected to do with their kids. I know CJ has learned something from you and same with me. Thanks for sharing.
and he looks really bored :-)
Its maybe more for girls
LOL
Have a nice sunday Hazel
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Joops, I too wish his wishes will be granted
Mitch, glad you did
chubs, wish ko lagi yong Chiangmai sis, pa charing effect ba hahahaha!
Thom, we buy them already made. I had a laughing fit with the
"thing" i'm leaving it as it is rofl ... you couldn't be more right with your interpretation of CJ's facial expressions =)
Your bird photos just look my pigeons at our Library Gardens when people throw food at them to feed them!
I hope both your wishes will come true.
Len, nahhh lol! that building is not a hotel at all. And forget him, will yah? :-)